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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.31, 4,895.01 and 954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.31, 4,895.01 and 954.81 is: 1,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.31 : 4,895.01 = 954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.31/4,895.01 = 954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.31x = 4,895.01 × 954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.31x = 4,673,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,804.50/3,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.23

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